Synopsis: From writers Marco Pennette (creator of Caroline in the City) and Chris Henchy (Spin City) comes a romantic comedy about wish fulfillment and unexpected love. "I'm with Her" tells the story of an average guy who meets and begins dating a not-so-average woman - who happens to be a world-renowned movie star.

The series, loosely based on Henchy's relationship with Brooke Shields, begins on that chance meeting. Patrick Owen (David Sutcliffe, Gilmore Girls), a down-to-earth and dedicated high school teacher, grabs a cup of coffee with his best friend and fellow teacher Stevie (Danny Comden), when he's bitten by love... literally. The gnashing jaws of a dog are deeply embedded in his rear. The owner of the dog is famous movie star Alex Young (Teri Polo, "Meet the Parents," The Practice, Sports Night). Over her apologies, Patrick recognizes Alex's famous face and makes light of the situation. In a move that would make every man weak in the knees, Alex writes her number down on Patrick's hand... for any medical costs incurred. She walks away, leaving Patrick awestruck, dumbstruck and completely smitten.

Despite the incessant pleading of Stevie to call her, Patrick feels that Alex is out of his league - way out of his league. He dates teachers, and it should probably stay that way.

Back at Alex's house, her overprotective and cynical sister, Cheri (Rhea Seehorn), panics about the dog biting and how Alex could give a complete stranger their phone number.

Alex is not as suspicious, and maybe even hopeful he'll call. Cheri thinks it's a bad idea for Alex to be interested in a "civilian" (someone not in the biz). But fate and chemistry prove stronger than perceived impressions, and Alex and Patrick begin dating.

Patrick is unprepared for the chaos that comes with Alex. He loses his anonymity, is stalked by paparazzi and jeopardizes his job. All of which makes him wonder - Is it possible to find true love under the hot spotlight of the media? (Courtesy ABC Entertainment, 2003)

The Cast:
Teri Polo as Alex Young
David Sutcliffe as Patrick Owen
Danny Comden as Stevie Johannson
Rhea Seehorn as Cheri

Production Credits:
Pennette and Henchy, who co-created the series, are the executive producers along with "Smallville's" Mike Tollin, Brian Robbins and Joe Davola, and Jack Burditt (award-winning writer, Mad About You, Frasier). "I'm with Her," which is filmed before an audience, is from Tollin/Robbins Productions and Warner Bros. Television Production Inc.

The Episodes:
1-4 Weekend Away--10/21/2003
Patrick is elated when Alex invites him to spend a weekend with her at a luxurious hotel for a press junket to promote her new film. But after an encounter with some of the other stars' boyfriends, Patrick begins to feel like he may be losing his identity and becoming a kept man to the famous actress. Meanwhile, Stevie does what he can to help console an ever-depressed Cheri, who feels like a failure compared to Alex and her glamorous accomplishments.
Written by: Bryan Behar & Steve Baldikoski
Directed by: John Fortenberry
Guest stars: Dylan Neal as John, Will Schaub as Mitch, Mo as Guy #1; Emory Livers as Guy #2 and Mykel Shannon as attendant.

1- Meet The Parent--11/25/2003
Patrick is excited to have his hard-to-please mother, Rosalyn (Susan Sullivan) meet his famous girlfriend during the Thanksgiving holiday. But when Rosalyn shocks Alex by telling her to break it off with her son, Alex decides to win her over by preparing Thanksgiving dinner herself -- which could prove to be a daunting task since she doesn't know how to cook. Betty White makes a special cameo appearance.
Written by: April Pesa
Directed by: Robbie Benson
Guest stars: Susan Sullivan as Rosalyn Owen, Betty White as herself and Ossie Mair as doctor.

1- Poison Ivy--02/10/2004
When Alex discovers that former friend and fellow actress Ivy Taylor (Brooke Shields) has been released from rehab and doesn't have a place to live, she decides to take her into her home. But Patrick thinks Alex is making a huge mistake letting her wayward friend back into her life as she still blames herself for ruining Ivy's career over a decade ago. Meanwhile, while setting up an Oscar voter's campaign at the Motion Picture Retirement Home, Cheri is mortified to meet a woman who has been her movie star sister's assistant for 60 years, and Stevie forms a bond with the elderly residents and finds himself taking on some of their traits. Chris Henchy - co-creator/executive producer of "I'm with Her" and husband of Brooke Shields, makes a cameo appearance with Ms. Shields as a game show contestant.
Written by: Chris Henchy & Marco Pennette
Directed by: Shelley Jensen
Guest stars: Brooke Shields as Ivy Taylor, Anne Bellamy as Margaret, John O'Leary as Gabe, Fred Pinkard as Leo, Mark Ankeny as director, Chris Henchy as contestant, Brian Unger as reporter, Keegan-Michael Key as orderly and Jeanette Miller as Lillian (v.o.).